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ArticleChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2024

Experience of a reference center on ventriculo-gallbladder shunt as an alternative treatment for peritoneal failure in children.

Alick Durão Moreira, Antônio Bellas, Marcelo Pousa, Darli Fernandes, Luciano Guimarães, Tatiana Protzenko

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Alick Durão MoreiraDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, National Institute of Health for Women, Children and Adolescent Fernandes Figueira/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. alickdurao@gmail.com.
Antônio BellasDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, National Institute of Health for Women, Children and Adolescent Fernandes Figueira/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Marcelo PousaDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Jesus Municipal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Darli FernandesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, National Institute of Health for Women, Children and Adolescent Fernandes Figueira/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Luciano GuimarãesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, National Institute of Health for Women, Children and Adolescent Fernandes Figueira/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tatiana ProtzenkoDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, National Institute of Health for Women, Children and Adolescent Fernandes Figueira/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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purposeVentriculo-peritoneal shunt is the gold standard for non-obstructive hydrocephalus. Despite advances in material, infection prevention, and valve technologies, failure can still occur. The aim of this article is to present a comprehensive study based on the experience of a reference center in pediatric neurosurgery in Rio de Janeiro with the use of the ventriculo-gallbladder shunt as an alternative to peritoneal failure.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2023 of patients diagnosed with cerebrospinal fluid shunt dysfunction due to peritoneal failure and submitted to ventriculo-gallbladder shunt as an alternative in a reference center of Rio de Janeiro.

resultsFrom 2018 to 2023, 18 peritoneal failures were diagnosed. Among them, 10 patients (55.5%) were selected for ventriculo-gallbladder shunt (VGS). Different causes were responsible for the hydrocephalus in these patients. VGS was placed at a mean age of 35.4 months. Four patients had temporary complications: 2 self-limited diarrheas in the first month and 2 shunt infections. After the resolution of the infection, a new VGS was placed successfully. The average follow-up was 18.8 months (follow-up 9-68 months) without further issues.

conclusionVGS is a viable option for patients facing peritoneal failure. This paper provides valuable insights into the surgical technique and outcomes associated with this alternative.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid ShuntsGallbladderHydrocephalusChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesVentriculoperitoneal ShuntPseudocystVentriculo-atrial shuntVentriculo-biliary shuntVentriculo-cholecystic shunt

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